Mandato Mexican Restaurant

7218 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Mandato Mexican Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 19, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Mandato Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 70 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
70
Mar 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
95
Jan 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mandato Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mandato Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mandato Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mandato Mexican Restaurant.

How does Mandato Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Mandato Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Mandato Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mandato Mexican Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mandato Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mandato Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mandato Mexican Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.